Join the Festival of Human Connection in Torquay for creative mental health discussion
Mental health professionals in the Torbay area are invited to the Festival of Human Connection this March — a creative, open forum aimed at empowering sectors to work together as an ever-flowing, ever-evolving mental health community.
When: Friday 10th March 2023, 9:30am — 5:00pm
Where: Endeavour House, 228 Union Street, Torquay TQ2 5QS
The all-day workshop (which includes a free buffet lunch) will feature a range of speakers initiating discussion on a selection of subjects, including "What is being human?", the nervous system, eco-spirituality, and many more.
Speakers featured at the event are as follows:
David Thorne
Art Psychotherapist, MBT Practitioner, Professional Lead, Psychology & Psychological Therapies — Torbay
Dr Tom Cant
Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, Peer Supported Open Dialogue Facilitator, Trainee Trainer
Tracy Lang
Peer Supported Open Dialogue Facilitator, Trainee Trainer
Nikki Swan
Clinical Psychologist
Stuart Bakewell
Head of Operations at Shekinah
Bernie McAuley
Community Mental Health Development Lead at the Devon Mental Health Alliance/Shekinah
Sormila Saha
Clinical Psychologist, Professional Lead, Psychology & Psychological Therapies — Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon